ADON: Nurse Education & Staff Development Leader

Optalis Healthcare; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Muskegon, MI is seeking an RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Staff Development Coordinator to lead orientation, education, and competency development for our nursing team. The ADON will promote resident safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with nursing leadership to elevate the quality of care.

This role combines clinical leadership with hands-on staff development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted RN license.
• Experience in nursing leadership or staff education preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing nursing professionals.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct orientation and onboarding for new nursing employees.
• Develop and provide ongoing staff education, in-service training, and competency assessments.
• Support compliance with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and clinical standards.
• Assist with infection prevention, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor staff competencies and identify opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to promote resident safety and high-quality care.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with clinical leadership and daily nursing operations as needed.

Skills

RN license

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Communication

Organization

Job description

Optalis Healthcare in Muskegon, MI is seeking an RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Staff Development Coordinator to lead orientation, education, and competency development for our nursing team. The ADON will promote resident safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with nursing leadership to elevate the quality of care.

This role combines clinical leadership with hands-on staff development in a supportive environment.